Agricultural Public Services at Sam Houston State University

A bachelor's in Agricultural Public Services typically leads to estimated first-year earnings around $43,778 based on national peer programs, with debt loads near $19,500—a ratio that suggests borrowers would commit roughly 45% of their first year's salary to paying off what they owe. That's manageable territory compared to many bachelor's programs, though it's worth noting these figures come from similar programs nationwide rather than Sam Houston State's actual graduate outcomes, which the Department of Education suppresses due to small sample sizes.

Looking at Texas specifically, comparable programs show some variation. Texas A&M grads in this field start around $44,200, while Texas Tech alumni earn closer to $36,100—a $8,000 spread that matters when you're servicing debt. Sam Houston's estimated figures track closer to the higher end, though without actual data from this program, it's difficult to know whether graduates land extension agent roles, park service positions, or agricultural education jobs that might pay quite differently.

The bottom line: if your child is committed to agricultural extension work or public-sector agriculture roles, the estimated debt burden here won't likely become crushing. But given the data limitations, talk directly with Sam Houston's department about where recent graduates actually work and what they earn. The difference between landing a $44,000 state agency job versus a $36,000 position changes the financial picture considerably.